MLB 11 The Show Video: Gameplay Footage From Community Event

**Scottdau** · 01-25-2011, 10:53 PM

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I think it is a two way street they take a lot of ****, but they do get a lot of advice too. And pretty sure the stadiums are pretty accurate because of the stadium thread. Or batting stances for the matter.

. It is a give and take relationship.

**Pared** · 01-25-2011, 10:57 PM

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That's a good point that it is two way. It's just presented in a very bad manner at times on our part...

But that's what sport video game aficionados do I guess.

**BatsareBugs** · 01-25-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally posted by Scottdau

I think it is a two way street they take a lot of ****, but they do get a lot of advice too. And pretty sure the stadiums are pretty accurate because of the stadium thread. Or batting stances for the matter.

. It is a give and take relationship.

Yep. and to think that it all started with one or two developers from six or so years ago.

They sure have a lot of patience given with what happens post-release and with some of the posts that come by here. Even I get disappointed when I see a "why wasn't this in the game?" or "why was it included just now?" posts.

As for the bolded part, I always get a kick when a cover-athlete does their own stance and later on it's called way off. In three years, I bet someone will say Joe Mauer's stance is off.

**Scottdau** · 01-25-2011, 11:07 PM

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I look at it like this. The people at the Show are passionate about the game they work on. And in the same way so are the people that want every thing perfect in that game. Even that dodger, brave,and Cub fans we had complaining about something. They are passionate just like the Show guys are. At least that is how I see it.

One a side not Corey Perry on the Ducks. Said the show was his favorite video game. That is cool. Even though I hate the guy.

**CardsGamer5** · 01-25-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally posted by Scottdau

I think it is a two way street they take a lot of ****, but they do get a lot of advice too. And pretty sure the stadiums are pretty accurate because of the stadium thread. Or batting stances for the matter.

. It is a give and take relationship.

Agreed. We may whine and moan at times and they put up with it, but it helps us both. They make a better product, and we get to play that product

**Scottdau** · 01-25-2011, 11:14 PM

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The funny thing is they are more crazier than we are about their game. They want it perfect too, but they know how hard that is. I remember when Kolbe told me no one was happy about the player models last year. Do you remember that Kolbe.

. So I am sure they want everything perfect too.

oh and those player models this year rock. How do they feel about them this year Kolbe?

**wrigleyville33** · 01-25-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally posted by Scottdau

I look at it like this. The people at the Show are passionate about the game they work on. And in the same way so are the people that want every thing perfect in that game. Even that dodger, brave,and Cub fans we had complaining about something. They are passionate just like the Show guys are. At least that is how I see it.

One a side not Corey Perry on the Ducks. Said the show was his favorite video game. That is cool. Even though I hate the guy.

You nailed it right there. When I was complaining about Wrigley, it wasn't that I was bashing on the game. The show is so good we just want to make it even better. Do you think any other sports game gets specifically picked at as much as The Show? No, because no other sports game has been able to portray a sport so accurately. The people here are so passionate for this game, that it gets an enormous amount of attention. Don't get me wrong, we appreciate all the work SCEA put into the game. But, because it is so good, some (like me) expect it to be close to perfect. Do you think the other baseball game is getting questions about whether the dalmation can tomahawk chop? Heck no, because the other game isn't close to the authenticity the show has.

**Woodweaver** · 01-26-2011, 12:27 AM

Originally posted by Pared

If you're a developer you should be purple. Who do you work for?

In sports gaming this is no longer the case. Your 20 years has no bearance on the past 4 here at OS, where what I'm saying applies.

If you want to know the answer to that question, you can PM me.

I have been around here at OS for a few, so regardless of my work experience, I still stand by my statement.

So, just so I have it straight, it's most game developers. Wait, most sports game developers. No, most sport game developers that post at OS. Wait, it's EA... :-)

Anyway, I get your point. That SCEA is not the only team that interacts with their fans, but I don't think anyone ever contended otherwise.

**jd369** · 01-26-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally posted by Rag3vsW0rld

As for the bolded part, I always get a kick when a cover-athlete does their own stance and later on it's called way off. In three years, I bet someone will say Joe Mauer's stance is off.

Mauer's stance is pretty accurate. I am no game developer but I am guessing the translation from mo-cap to in game cant be made 100% accurate and I am ok with that. What is irritating is that it looks like the same 2 "models" are used for swings. You have the one handed and 2 handed follow throughs and a good many of the stances morph to generic 1 when the pitch comes in making for some really un-natural looks. Im gonna hold off judgement until I see more of the new player models swings, but if it is still the same as last year its definitely something that needs to be worked on for next year.

It would be interesting to have some insight on the stances because some of the stances dont morph while a lot of others do. I would love to know from a programming standpoint what makes some swings look more natural than others. I am in the boat of the stance doesnt have to be exact to real life, but it should "look" like real life.

**nymets94** · 01-26-2011, 01:25 PM

does any1 know if heyward and buster posey have their own batting stance this year

**Dannyray64** · 01-26-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally posted by nymets94

does any1 know if heyward and buster posey have their own batting stance this year

I believe that they both have their own stances now...

**Bellsprout** · 01-26-2011, 05:54 PM

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I know the OP said Miller Park has changed since this footage, which makes me happy.

What I'm really hoping is that the new scoreboard is in. It's almost fully installed in the park. This is what it looks like right now:

**CardsGamer5** · 01-26-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally posted by jd369

Mauer's stance is pretty accurate. I am no game developer but I am guessing the translation from mo-cap to in game cant be made 100% accurate and I am ok with that. What is irritating is that it looks like the same 2 "models" are used for swings. You have the one handed and 2 handed follow throughs and a good many of the stances morph to generic 1 when the pitch comes in making for some really un-natural looks. Im gonna hold off judgement until I see more of the new player models swings, but if it is still the same as last year its definitely something that needs to be worked on for next year.

It would be interesting to have some insight on the stances because some of the stances dont morph while a lot of others do. I would love to know from a programming standpoint what makes some swings look more natural than others. I am in the boat of the stance doesnt have to be exact to real life, but it should "look" like real life.

I've always noticed that you've said about the 2 type of styles and the "morphing", couldn't explain it though. I'm hoping that they don't all look like that this year. Maybe next year they can take out the animation where anyone with a 1-handed follow through "rolls" over on only their heels almost all the time when they dont' hit a homerun. Hopefully you can understand what I'm talking about, I didn't describe it the best

**DieHardYankee26** · 01-26-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by nymets94

does any1 know if heyward and buster posey have their own batting stance this year

Don't know about Heyward, but I believe Buster had his own stance last year.

**mrhenry209** · 01-26-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally posted by DieHardYankee26

Don't know about Heyward, but I believe Buster had his own stance last year.

I know Posey does, from the videos from CES it is not good. I have read Heyward does too, but I am not positive.

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